.. And kids who live too far away to make FTC realistic.
definitely parts of both. but I am sure some parents make a preferential choice for one or the other for "strict" football reasons.
Many that have experienced FTC and NTC have indeed rejected MF's offering for better coaching at other private providers. Burnley is one of them. That is despite the supposed threat of not having a national pathway. That is a crock of pooha and exposed as such nationwide. You ask Canterbury United if they give a toss about players having come through FTC/NTC.
for the 2 age bands I know not one single player has left FTC for Burnley (or anywhere else) As far as coaching is concerned I'd take Xavier and Korosh over anyone else currently on offer in Chch. (Junior boys)
I don't know about ASB selection, I'm thinking of U-17 National side where the pathway is lined as from NTC into that squad. It appears that "rule" isn't of commonality nationwide.
Probably needs clarification eh!!